Border Collies are reputed to be the most intelligent of dogs. They have long been an able and hard-working assistant to people. Their eyes have a hypnotic quality that seems to control almost any kind of livestock. Developed in Britain, the working Border Collie is the finest sheep-herding dog in the world, but Border Collies have been used to herd almost anything including cattle, goats, geese, chickens, and ducks. 

Border Collies stand up to 22 inches high at the shoulder, and have a short or medium-length coat that is usually black and white. The coat may also be red and white and it may have tan markings. This dog is bred for its unsurpassed working ability and therefore appearance is less important to this breed than others. The Border Collie's coat is thick, water-repellent, and may be wavy or straight.